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Manticore

Large · Monstrosity · CR 3 · Lawful Evil

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

14 (natural armor)

68 (8d10+24)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-2

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Lawful Evil

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Fly 50 ft (15.2 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 11

Environments

Arctic or Tundra Coast Desert Forest or Jungle Grassland or Plains Hills Mountain

Traits

Tail Spike Regrowth

The manticore has twenty-four tail spikes. Used spikes regrow when the manticore finishes a long rest.

Actions

Bite

Cost 1

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.

Claw

Cost 1

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6 thunder damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) slashing damage.

Multiattack

Cost 1

The manticore makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws or three with its tail spikes.

Tail Spike

Cost 1

+5 to hit, range 100/200 ft (30.5/61 m). Hit: 1d8 thunder damage.

Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, range 100/200 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.

About Manticore

Manticore is a large monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a lawful evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 68 hit points (derived from 8d10+24).

GM Tips: Using Manticore

1 tips available

When using Manticore in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Flight Control Strategy: Target flying creatures with spells like 'Hold Person', 'Web', or 'Grease' to ground them. Without flight restriction, they can escape melee range easily. Consider area denial spells below their flight altitude to force them into disadvantageous positions.

Player Guide: Facing Manticore

1 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Counter Flight Advantage: This creature can fly! Use ranged attacks, reach weapons, or spells like 'Thunderwave' to push it away. Consider 'Gust of Wind' or 'Earthbind' to ground it. Melee characters need fly speed or flight magic to engage.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Manticore?: Manticore has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Manticore?: Manticore is a Large Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.